Tag: Q&A

Dear ATVC: Note, that this is not about octane. The question is, has anybody noticed if premium gasoline prevents the build up of carbon on internals such as valves, and pistons better than regular gas? First, I KNOW that gasoline should NOT be used as a solvent/parts cleaner, but I have used it for this […] More »

Dear ATVC: My quad had been sitting a few years and when I opened up the float bowl to clean out the carb, the inner walls were coated in green crust What is this and how do I get rid of it? Green is the telltale sign of corroded cast aluminum. Contrary to common misconception […] More »

Dear ATVC: Found a pic of this quad on the net and can’t figure out what it is. Obviously a Kawasaki of sorts but I never saw its like in any of the product brochures. Indeed you aren’t going to find this ATV’s exact match no matter how thoroughly your scour Kawasaki’s product brochure archives. […] More »

Dear ATVC: My buddy insists dry gas is no longer needed with modern gasoline. If that’s true, why would they still sell it in stores? Believe it or not, your buddy is partially correct. Why only partially? Because it depends upon where you live. Dry gas is, after all, an alcohol additive. If you happen […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’ve been thinking of upgrading the exhaust on my YFZ and noticed that there have been quite a few innovations in materials since the last time I bought a pipe. (Carbon fiber, really??) Anyway, I guess my question is simply are there any benefits to going for titanium over say good old proven […] More »

Dear ATVC: Is it better to run a higher octane gas and why? Could you also use an octane boaster? Why is it that when you get a lot of work done to an engine that you have to run race gas with a higher octane? keepitpinned We get this question a lot and it’s […] More »

Dear ATVC: I’m 6’2, 340-pounds and want a KTM quad with the ability to make suspension modifications and be able to ride it with my stature. Any suggestions? Biggreg98 We definitely have some good news for you- all four of the KTM ATVs ever produced come standard with fully adjustable (and rebuildable) suspensions in the […] More »